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Study Risk Levels Explained

Study Risk Levels. Study risk level is determined by IRB upon submission of application. Study risk level is determined by IRB upon submission of application. Study Risk Levels. EXEMPT REVIEW. Exempt studies are minimal risk and fit within a set of established exemption categories. Some of the establish exemption categories include Educational tests, survey procedures, interview procedures or observation of public behavior. Secondary research (uses of identifiable private information or identifiable biospecimens) for which consent is not required. EXPEDITED REVIEW. Studies involving no more than minimal risk, identification of the subjects/responses won't place them in harm, and research is not classified. Some of the established expedited categories include Collection of biological specimens or data by noninvasive means. Research involving materials that have been collected or will be collected solely for non-research purposes. FULL REVIEW. Research does not qualify for exempt or expedited review: Any vulnerable populations. Procedures that might cause physical, emotional, or psychological harm. Collected information on sensitive subjects or illegal behavior.

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